Base Price: $77,425
Price as Tested: $91,870
Why We Drove It: The BMW 6 Series is the top-ranked vehicle in its class in the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates APEAL Study, which measures customer satisfaction with performance and design.


In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 BMW 6 Series, the people that actually own and drive one told us:


"The driving experience is the ultimate."


"Corners wonderfully."


"This car is a rocket."


"It's so smooth, you can t tell how fast you re going."


"The performance is amazing."


"Acceleration from a stop is immaculate."


"Handles [wonderfully]; acceleration is outstanding."


"The power is very, very good. It's easy to [hit] 165 mph +."


"Best looking car on the road."


"The style [of the] exterior and interior is unique and sporty."


"The sound system is great."


Top 3 Things Owners Like About the BMW 6 Series:
1. Passing power at highway speeds
2. Side profile appearance and styling
3. Handling/stability on curves/winding roads


Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the BMW 6 Series:
1. HVAC controls   Difficult to use/Difficult to see and read/Poor location
2. Front audio/entertainment system   Controls difficult to use/Poor location
3. Seat belt latch/release   Controls difficult to use